Expected by many to be among the top 10 names called from the 2025 rookie RB class, Martinez ended up sliding all the way to Round 7. Film watchers loved Martinez's creativity and power, and his data was fantastic too. He was the most successful rusher in the 2025 class on short-yardage runs (three or fewer yards needed to gain a first down), even above Ashton Jeanty, and his explosive play creation was good, too. If he proves capable of putting the draft day slide behind him, Martinez seems to have the talent to provide a spark to an NFL offense. He is not worth stashing outside of deeper leagues.
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Fantasy News
Damien Martinez: Sticks on Seahawks' practice squad
Rotowire
Martinez signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday.
Martinez was highly touted even as a seventh-round pick due to a productive collegiate career during which he rushed for 2,187 yards (6.2 YPC) and 19 touchdowns over his final two seasons. However, the Miami product had an underwhelming preseason with just 84 yards on 24 carries (3.5 YPC) and was clearly outplayed by second-year back George Holani, who earned a spot on the active roster. Martinez is still just 21 years old and will have time to develop in a system that's favorable to running backs. If one of Holani, Kenneth Walker or Zach Charbonnet gets injured, either Martinez or Jacardia Wright will likely be brought up from the practice squad.
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Damien Martinez: Waived by Seahawks
Rotowire
Seattle waived Martinez on Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Martinez won't stick around on the 53-man roster, in part due to the Seahawks' crowded backfield. The rookie seventh-round pick seems a solid candidate to resurface on the practice squad and continue his development with the team, should he go unclaimed on waivers.
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Seahawks' Damien Martinez: Seven carries in preseason finale
Rotowire
Martinez rushed the ball seven times for 24 yards in Seattle's 20-7 preseason loss to the Packers on Saturday. He added two receptions on two targets for 14 yards.
The Seahawks rested all of their starters and many of their top backups as well. That gave Martinez the chance to start, though it also made clear that he is fourth on the depth chart at best. That could put him on the roster bubble as cutdown day nears.
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Seahawks' Damien Martinez: Scores in preseason win
Rotowire
Martinez rushed 11 times for 50 yards and a score in Friday's 33-16 preseason win over the Chiefs. He also caught two passes for 14 yards.
Martinez was the third running back in the pecking order after Zach Charbonnet and George Holani -- who rushed five times for 49 yards. Kenneth Walker rested once again. Martinez broke off a 19-yard run in the first quarter and scored in the third quarter before taking the rest of the night off. At this time, the rookie seventh-round pick is on track to make the roster as the No. 4 running back.
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Seahawks' Damien Martinez: Outplayed by Holani
Rotowire
Martinez rushed six times for 10 yards and caught both of his targets for 15 yards in Thursday's 23-23 preseason tie against the Raiders. He also totaled 25 yards on two kickoff returns.
Martinez was the second running back into the game after George Holani, who had 81 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on eight touches. Holani has the early lead in the competition for the third spot on Seattle's running back depth chart behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, and the gap between him and Martinez likely grew Thursday. Martinez will try to make up some ground in the next preseason game against the Chiefs on Aug. 15.
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Seahawks' Damien Martinez: Taken by Seattle in seventh round
Rotowire
The Seahawks selected Martinez in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 223rd overall.
Martinez was the lead back for Miami in 2024 after spending the prior two seasons at Oregon State. He led the Hurricanes with 1,002 yards and 10 touchdowns on 159 carries and added 17 catches for 204 yards across 13 games (10 starts). Martinez runs with authority and will gain yards after contact, but he lacks the burst and elusiveness to make defenders miss in the second level. He'll likely compete with Kenny McIntosh and George Holani for the Seahawks' RB3 job behind Kenneth Walker (ankle) and Zach Charbonnet.
